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Visitors to the 2014 Farm Science Review can participate in
“Buckeye Fever,” an interactive game designed to expand awareness about how infectious diseases
spread, sponsored by the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Public Health
Preparedness for Infectious Diseases program.

Join us at an official groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center at 4 p.m., Sept. 5. The ceremony will be held under the tent at the Veterinary Medicine Academic Building front lawn, 1900 Coffey Rd. Parking is complementary.

The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center took part at the Channel 10 Health and Fitness Expo from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on August 16 and 17 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Hall D. The event had a great turnout and included cooking and fitness demos, celebrity appearances, information on wellness topics from hundreds of exhibitors, activities for kids and free and discounted health screenings.

Congratulations to our
new Distinguished University Professor Dr. Yasuko Rikihisa, Department of
Veterinary Biosciences. This permanent,
honorific title is bestowed by the Office of Academic Affairs on a competitive
basis to no more than two full professors per year who have truly exceptional records
in teaching, research, scholarly or creative work, and service. Dr.

Congratulations to the 2014 College of Veterinary Medicine Staff Leadership Award Winners, Trudy Busby (Non-Technical) – Education Support Services and Jacqueline Nolting (Technical) – Veterinary Preventive Medicine presented by Dean Lonnie King at the annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon. The awards are given each year to recognize the crucial role of professional staff in accomplishing the